Baker

Masa Byron Bay; Byron Bay; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MASA Byron Bay is seeking a skilled Baker to contribute to daily preparation and production of breads, rolls and other baked goods in Byron Bay. You will bring strong bread-making skills and a commitment to quality, food safety and efficient bakery operations.

Responsibilities include planning production, checking equipment and hygiene, preparing and baking dough, and collaborating with staff to ensure fresh products ready for customers.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent.
• Proven experience producing breads, rolls and bakery products in a commercial bakery.
• Competence in dough preparation, kneading, fermentation, proofing, shaping and baking.
• Knowledge of bakery ingredients, production methods, food safety and allergen controls.
• Ability to work early-morning production, follow recipes and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily bakery production per recipes, schedules and demand.
• Check cleanliness and operating condition of bakery equipment; ensure safety compliance.
• Prepare, mix, knead, mature, divide, shape dough for artisan breads and rolls.
• Monitor fermentation, proofing times and temperatures for consistent quality.
• Operate bakery equipment (dividers, moulders, proofers, ovens) and monitor bake times.
• Store and handle products; maintain hygienic production areas and waste minimisation.
• Collaborate with bakery staff to ensure efficient production and timely availability of fresh goods.

Skills

Bread making

Dough handling

Education

AQF Certificate III in Baking or equivalent

Job description

MASA Byron Bay is an artisan bakery located in Byron Bay's Arts & Industrial Estate. We are seeking a skilled and experienced Baker to contribute to the daily preparation and production of high-quality breads, rolls and other baked goods. The successful candidate will bring strong bread-making skills and a commitment to consistent quality, food safety, and efficient bakery operations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and coordinate daily bakery production in accordance with recipes, production schedules, customer demand and quality standards.
• Check the cleanliness and operating condition of bakery equipment, utensils and production areas before production, ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Select, inspect, measure and weigh raw ingredients, including flour, yeast, water, salt and other baking ingredients.
• Prepare, mix, knead, mature, divide, cut, mould and shape dough for artisan breads, sourdough, baguettes, rolls, buns and other baked goods.
• Monitor and control dough fermentation, proofing times, hydration levels and temperatures to achieve consistent texture, flavour and quality.
• Produce bread and bakery products using traditional hand-shaping and commercial bakery production techniques.
• Operate commercial bakery equipment, including dough mixers, dividers, moulders, proofers and ovens.
• Monitor oven temperatures, baking times, crust development and product appearance to determine when products are correctly baked.
• Coordinate forming, loading, baking, unloading, de-panning, cooling and appropriate storage of bread, rolls and other baked products.
• Prepare and apply appropriate toppings, seeds, glazes and finishes to bread and bakery products.
• Inspect finished products for quality, appearance, weight and texture, adjusting production methods where required.
• Manage ingredient quantities, stock rotation, appropriate storage and waste minimisation.
• Empty, clean, sanitise and grease baking trays, tins and other cooking equipment; maintain hygienic production areas.
• Work collaboratively with other bakery staff to ensure efficient production and timely availability of freshly baked products.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• AQF Certificate III in Baking or a relevant equivalent qualification; additional relevant training will be regarded favourably.
• Relevant professional experience producing breads, rolls and other bakery products in a commercial bakery.
• Demonstrated competence in dough preparation, kneading, fermentation, proofing, shaping and baking.
• Knowledge of bakery ingredients, production methods, food safety, allergen controls and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to work efficiently during early-morning production, follow recipes and maintain consistent product quality.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a busy bakery.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity to produce quality artisan breads and other bakery products.
• Collaborative bakery environment focused on product quality and craftsmanship.

Masa Byron Bay welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates and is committed to fair recruitment practices.